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Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (1 1/2 to 2-lb) cornish game hens
1/4 cup olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 tbsp orange
2 tbsp lemon zest , from about 3 lemons
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tbsp marsala wine or dry sherry
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries or currants
2 tsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature

Directions:

Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Rinse the game hens and pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, shallots, orange zest, lemon zest, thyme, mint, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub 2 tablespoons of the zest mixture over the skins of the game hens. Place the remainder of the zest mixture under the skin and into the cavities of the hens. Using kitchen twine, truss the legs together. Place the hens in a shallow 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Add the chicken stock, Marsala wine, lemon juice, orange juice, and cranberries. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the leg juices run clear. Remove the game hens and set aside. Place the flour in a small saucepan. Whisk in the pan juices. Bring the juices to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Whisk in the butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
To serve, remove the kitchen twine and place the hens on 2 serving plates. Drizzle with the citrus-herb sauce.
Cook's Note: Reserve 1/4 cup of the citrus-herb sauce for the Crouton Salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1146.58 Kcal (4801 kJ)
Calories from fat	501.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.74g	86%
Cholesterol	450.42mg	150%
Sodium	1729.44mg	72%
Potassium	2067.45mg	44%
Total Carbs	52.35g	17%
Sugars	25.16g	101%
Dietary Fiber	7.79g	31%
Protein	102.14g	204%
Vitamin C	45.7mg	76%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	42%
Iron	139.6mg	776%
Calcium	179.1mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.48 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.76g	86%
Cholesterol	46.54mg	150%
Sodium	178.71mg	72%
Potassium	213.64mg	44%
Total Carbs	5.41g	17%
Sugars	2.6g	101%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	31%
Protein	10.55g	204%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	76%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	42%
Iron	14.4mg	776%
Calcium	18.5mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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